MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,611 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
tpm light lit on dash
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
tpm light lit on dash
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
tpm light lit on dash
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre tread depth 3mm
n/s/r tyre tread depth 3mm
o/s/f tyre tread depth 3mm
tyre pressure warning light on on dash
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre tread depth 3mm
n/s/r tyre tread depth 3mm
o/s/f tyre tread depth 3mm
tyre pressure warning light on on dash
both front tyres have small cuts in outer sidewalls
exhaust system slightly deterioated @ rear exhaust joining section
o/s rear exhaust rubber broken away but still supporting exhaust system
rear brake discs badly pitted
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
both front tyres have small cuts in outer sidewalls
exhaust system slightly deterioated @ rear exhaust joining section
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
o/s rear exhaust rubber broken away but still supporting exhaust system
rear brake discs badly pitted
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
undertray insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust joining clamp in poor condition
slight exhaust blow rear exhaust join
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust joining clamp in poor condition
slight exhaust blow rear exhaust join
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bumper insecure
o/s front hight sensor broken
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SP51 YBZ is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 2001 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 82,992 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP51 YBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SP51 YBZ is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 20 September 2001.
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